Find an experienced sushi chef near you

Sushi has become very accessible nowadays. You can get it from Japanese restaurants and food stalls in your area. Even local grocery stores have pre-packed sushi available. However, these store-bought meals may not be the same quality of sushi prepared by a highly trained professional chef. 

Hiring a sushi master or an Itamae might be worth your buck once you have tasted authentic sushi prepared based on your preferences. Here’s what you can expect when you hire a sushi chef through Airtasker:

Traditional sushi prepared in batches

The secret to delicious sushi is in the rice mixture used and paired with a variety of ingredients. Complementing choices will give a single bite so much texture, and flavour rolled into one sushi piece. Most sushi recipes use fish like tuna (maguro, shiro-maguro), mackerel (saba), yellowtail (hamachi), snapper (kurodai), and salmon (sake). These fish slices can be served raw or torched and then combined with vinegared rice and vegetables like carrots and cucumber. 

Meat slices like wagyu beef and pork liver are great options for those who like red meat more than seafood. Sushi rolls can be prepared in batches and brought to your home by a seasoned chef. This is a reliable way to get top-standard sushi without worrying about ordering Japanese takeaway every night. 

It can even be cheaper than frequenting restaurants in the long run. Just don’t forget that sushi, like any other food, is best consumed right away. Eat them up while they’re still fresh, and ask your Tasker to prepare them accordingly for storage.

Sushi party catering

Sushi is a much-loved menu offering at parties and events. The California Maki with crab sticks, cucumbers and mango slices is a regular option and is usually liked by those trying sushi for the first time. A toro roll with a fattier and rarer variety of tuna can delight those who love more traditional and straightforward recipes. 

Meanwhile, a dragon roll made with shrimp tempura, rice, and black sesame seeds is popular among the younger crowd. You can even hire a chef specialising in Japanese cuisine and request a full catering spread with DIY donburi bowl stations, freshly sliced sashimi being prepared on-site, and platters of tempura deep-fried to perfection.  

While you’re at it, make the party planning even easier by getting Taskers to organise and coordinate for you. A performer can also make the event livelier and more entertaining!

Healthier sushi substitutes

Hiring a sushi chef also allows you to enjoy this crowd-favourite dish without cheating on your diet or sacrificing taste. Plant-based sushi options use thin slices of fresh shitake mushrooms instead of fish or meat. The white sticky rice can be replaced with low-carb substitutes. 

Don’t hesitate to ask your Tasker to customise the menu based on your lifestyle or remove allergens from the ingredients list. If you’re counting calories, you can also opt not to have cream-based sauces and seasonings. This can be replaced with jalapeños, scallions, or fruits! Your Tasker may even be able to help you get sugar-free or vegan pastries for dessert.